The different military records of Illinois stand as a testament to the state’s vibrant historical participation in national conflicts, from the Civil War to modern military operations like the Vietnam War. The state archives boast a robust collection of enlistment records, service files, pension documents, and draft registrations that capture the diverse contributions of its residents. Illinois played a pivotal role during the American Civil War and subsequent conflicts, with its records reflecting the evolution of military service over time. For genealogists, these documents offer essential insights into family heritage and the broader social impacts of military involvement. Examining Illinois’s military archives not only uncovers personal histories but also highlights the state’s enduring influence on American defense.
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Military Documents
- History of the Ninety-Sixth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry 1,082 records
- History of the Ninety-Sixth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry 1,017 records
- Memoirs of the War by Captain Ephraim A. Wilson of Co. "G" 10th Illinois Veteran Volunteer Infantry (1893) 882 records
- History of the Thirty-Sixth Regiment Illinois Volunteers During the War of the Rebellion 822 records
- Military History and Reminiscences of the Thirteenth Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War in the United States, 1861 - 1865 758 records
- Illinois in the World War, Volume 2, History of the 33rd Division, A.E.F. 752 records
- History of the Seventy-Third Regiment of Illinois Infantry Volunteers: Its Services and Experiences in Camp, On the March, 1861 - 1865 696 records
- History of the Thirty-Ninth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Veteran Infantry, (Yates Phalanx) in the War of the Rebellion, 1861 - 1865 632 records
- History of the One Hundred and Fourth Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry 618 records
- Illinois in the World War, Volume 3, History of the 33rd Division, A.E.F. 614 records
- Illinois in the World War, Volume 1, History of the 33rd Division, A.E.F. 576 records
- History of the 124th Regiment, Illinois Infantry Volunteers: Otherwise Known As the "Hundred and Two Dozen," From August, 1862 to August, 1865 550 records
- History of the 115th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry 522 records
- History of the Eighty-Fifth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry 520 records
- History of the Ninth Regiment Illinois Cavalry Volunteers 508 records
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